ENGAGED? Save the date! Connecticut WeddingCONN - the Spring Edition - is back on Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 12-3 p.m. at the UCONN Alumni Center, 2384 Alumni Drive, Storrs, Connecticut. Meet with a variety of wedding professionals who will help you plan the perfect wedding! Tasty treats, raffles, prizes and great discounts. Plus we offer Wedding Workshops conducted by the Pros who will offer you great tips and advice. Interested in showcasing your business? Please email Kelly@BridalShowsByKelly.com or visit www.ctweddingcon.com.
Register for FREE TICKETS for the Engaged Couple. Guest Tickets $5.
Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecticut-weddingconn-spring-edition-tickets-86552660337
Walk-ins are welcome. It’s always free admission for the Engaged Couple. Guest Tickets are $5 when you register in advance and will be $10 at the door.
Plenty of Free Parking!
Free swag bag to the first 100 attendees
Wedding Workshops throughout the afternoon.
Raffles, Prizes, Discounts and More
Check out the participating EXHIBITORS:
VENUE
UCONN ALUMNI CENTER
2384 Alumni Drive, Storrs, Connecticut
Phone: 860-486-1828
Email: jsweeney@uconn.edu Web: http://uconnalumni.com/events-reunions/alumni-center/
Opened in 1989, the Alumni Center is a showpiece facility that is now one of the most magnificent buildings on the UConn Storrs Campus. Spanning 25,000 square feet, the Alumni Center is a beautiful example of the commitment of our UConn alumni.
Dedicated on Homecoming Day 2001, the Alumni Center is a great source of pride for the University and our alumni. It includes a renovated Alumni House, an Alumni Hall of Excellence, Husky Heritage Sports Museum, first class meeting rooms, and state-of-the-art alumni relations staff offices. An Alumni Lounge provides the perfect resting spot for visitors to the Center.
BAND/LIVE MUSIC
NOVEMBER SOUND
Servicing Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Phone: 860-228-3667
Email: NovemberSoundMusic@gmail.com
Web: www.NovemberSound.com
November Sound combines the sophistication of jazz with the accessibility of modern popular music for your cocktail hour, private party or special event.
BATH, BEAUTY & SEXUAL HEALTH
PURE ROMANCE
Christina Irizarry, Independent Consultant
Email: partiesbychristinai@gmail.com
Web: www.pureromance.com/christinairizarry or www.pureromance.com/aliciamarie
Alicia and Christina are from Pure Romance! They are ready to host your fun ladies night to celebrate with your bridesmaids or for your bachelorette party. They are ready to spoil every woman that comes by their table and book their fun night! Pure Romance consultants do in-home parties for ladies that are 18+. We specialize in bath, beauty and bedroom accessories. Pure Romance is one of the nation’s leading sellers of relationship enhancement products. We are all about helping foster healthy relationships, whether that means between you and your partner, or just taking some much needed time to focus on yourself!
CAKERY
A CUPCAKE FOR LATER
Phone: 860-456-2224 Email: acupcakeforlater@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.acupcakeforlater.com
Always fresh, never frozen. We are a cakery, not a bakery. We celebrate all of life's celebrations. Making the edible incredible.
CATERING
CAFEMANTIC
948 Main St, Willimantic, CT
Phone: 860-423-0305
Email: agutt@cafemantic.com
Web: www.ctfeast.com
Boutique caterer and events planner that specializes in the creative and refreshing. Our event planning involves all aspects of procurement for a customized event in unique settings. As a full service custom caterer, we will manage your catering details from beginning to end. We will assist you in making your event unforgettable as we work together to give you the chance to experience the depth of our extraordinary hospitality.
RENEE'S WORKING GIRL CATERING
142 School Street, Putnam, Connecticut
Servicing all of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Central Massachusetts
Phone: 860-412-9365 Email: support@workinggirlcatering.com
Web: www.workinggirlcatering.com
Full service off site catering company. Full bar services available.
COSMETICS AND SKIN CARE
MARY KAY
Maria Lombard, Independent Consultant
Email: mlombard9191@gmail.com
Web: www.marykay.com/mlombard1
We offer women skin care solutions from a company that was created by and for women since 1963. Mary Kay Cosmetics has the number one brand loyalty, globally.
DJ/ ENTERTAINMENT
DJ AND ENTERTAINMENT
GHOST ENTERTAINMENT DJ SERVICES
DJ Stevie G
Serving all of CT, MA, RI, NY
Phone: 860-471-3679
Email: s.gholston@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.ghostentertainmentct.com
Veteran owned and operated DJ business specializing in open format music and entertainment with photo booth. We do all weddings, big and small, covering CT, MA and RI.
JPO PRODUCTIONS
Email: jpoproductionsllc@yahoo.com
Web: www.jpoproductions.com
FLORAL/SIGNS
GARDEN TREASURES DESIGNS
Phone: 413-221-2622
Email: lynn1s1@yahoo.com
Web: www.gardentreasuresdesigns.com
Garden Treasures Designs is a company that specializes in providing floral decor for weddings and events. We provide flowers, rentable arbors, drapery, curtains, signage and bases to name a few, as well as personalized decor and signage to purchase. We love taking your visions and inspirations to make them a reality. Whatever your theme may be, let us help create beautiful decor that you can have for that day or a lifetime!
GIFTS
HOPE’S CLOSET featuring Piphany and Origami Owl
Kristina Holt, Brand Ambassador
Covering all of New England and across the US
Phone: 617-792-1840
Email: holtkristina@live.com
Web: Origami Owl: mk31.origamiowl.com; Piphany: https://app.piphany.com/…/signup/1545114489536/1545114489536 ; Color Street: mycolorstreet.com/filedawaywithlove
My name is Kristina Holt. I am a brand ambassador with a few companies that include makeup/skin care, personalized jewelry, nail polish and clothing for rehearsal dinner and more. Sometimes planning a wedding can be stressful, but don’t you worry, I am here to help in many different aspects. The products I will be showcasing are perfect for the flower girl as well. Origami Owl is releasing an exclusive bridal line and I cannot wait to share that with all of you. Leave a comment if there is anything specific you would like to be shown at the event or would like to purchase then and there and I can try to order it before hand. And if I do not have what you are looking for at my table, no worries, we can place the order right then and there online.
PARTYLITE & COLOR STREET
Robin Sieczkowski, Independent Consultant
Email: Sieczkowski48@comcast.net
Web: www.colorstreet.com/robinsniftynails and www.partylite.biz/redrobin
Color Street is an amazing way to have a salon quality manicure in minutes and without the salon price! No drying time and so easy to use! See me for a sample today!
Partylite Candles offers you a clean burning candle in many forms to make event the darkest room shine. With a great selection of scents and styles, you are sure to find something that you will love! We also sell a great selection of home decor and flameless scent options as well.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
RENEWAL BY ANDERSON
Phone: 860-969-7095
Email: Rpiscottano@renewalsne.com
Web: www.windowofgiving.com
JEWELRY
GOZZO JEWELERS
120 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, CT
Phone: 860-652-0806
Email: gozzojewelers@gmail.com
Web: www.gozzojewelers.com
We are a fine jewelry store located in Glastonbury, Connecticut. We specialize in engagement rings, wedding bands, diamond fashion jewelry, gold and sterling silver jewelry. We have a great selection to choose from, at many price points. Our trained staff is here to help you with your jewelry purchases in a relaxed no pressure environment.
TOUCHSTONE CRYSTAL BY SWAROVSKI
Bea Swanson, Independent Consultant
Email: swedeswan@hotmail.com
Web: https://sites.touchstonecrystal.com/beasbling
LODGING
FITCH HOUSE
563 Storrs Rd., Mansfield Center, CT
Phone: 310-868-4445
Email: mia@fitchhouse.com
Web: www.fitchhouse.com
Together, the Fitch House and Stone Arches B&B offer 7 unique guest rooms for you and your special guests. Conveniently located on Storrs Road, 4 miles south of the UCONN campus, we are a stones throw across the road from each other… so guests are close enough to celebrate, but far enough for privacy. Both B&B’s are located in the Historic Center and offer unique photo opportunities due to their historic charm. We look forward to hosting you!
GRADUATE STORRS
855 Bolton Rd., Storrs, CT
For General Info & Sales: Inquiries Call:860 427 7888
Email: info@graduatestorrs.com
Web: www.graduatehotels.com/Storrs
Rekindle the spirit of your alma mater at the smartest place to stay in town. Set right on the University of Connecticut campus and an easy walk to the best spots in Storrs, our hotel is the perfect home base for Husky gamedays, campus visits and more.
In guest rooms, a mix of classic plaids joins Connecticut motifs to create a space that’s distinctly Storrs. Throughout, discover art that celebrates UConn traditions and campus legends, including the muddy majesty of OOzeball and basketball standouts.
In the lobby, settle in at our 30-foot communal table with a latte from Poindexter Coffee. A cozy café by day, the menu transitions for cocktail hour with handcrafted drinks, wine and copious beers on tap. Light bites available, too.
STONE ARCHES BED AND BREAKFAST, LLC
614 Storrs Road, Mansfield Center, CT
Phone: 860-429-2269
Email: stonearchesbedandbreakfast@gmail.com
Web: www.StoneArchesBnB.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoneArchesBnB/
Instagram: https://www/instagram.com/stonearchesbedandbreakfast
Together, the Fitch House and Stone Arches B&B offer 7 unique guest rooms for you and your special guests. Conveniently located on Storrs Road, 4 miles south of the UCONN campus, we are a stones throw across the road from each other… so guests are close enough to celebrate, but far enough for privacy. Both B&B’s are located in the Historic Center and offer unique photo opportunities due to their historic charm. We look forward to hosting you!
PARTY RENTALS
TAYLOR RENTAL PARTY PLUS
Talia Schwarz, General Managaer
274 Broad St., Manchester, CT 06040
Phone: 860-643-2496 Email: info@taylorrentalpartyplusct.com
Web: www.taylorrentalpartyplusct.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
KATARAM STUDIOS
New England and Destination Weddings
Phone: 781-888-0149
Email: kataram@kataramstudios.com Web: www.kataramstudios.com
A husband and wife duo, all we know is how to take pretty pictures.
LUZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAULA
Paula, Main Photographer and Business Owner
54 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland, CT
Serving New York and New England
Phone: (305)951-3025
Email: luzphotographybypaula@gmail.com
Web: www.luzphotographyweddings.com
We are a wife and husband team that loves to capture all the magical moments of your big day. No wedding is too big or too small for us, we are here to let your wedding live on forever.
REBECCA WILHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Rebecca and Mary - Photographers
Servicing New England and Destinations
Phone: 860-690-1999 Email: rebecca@rebeccawilhitephotography.com
Email: www.rebeccawilhitephotography.com
Our goal is to give you photos from your wedding that will bring joy, laughter and tender memories for the rest of your lives.
SARA’S PHOTOGRAPHY
Phone: 401-580-0214
Email: sarabynum@verizon.net
Web: www.sarasphotography.com
Portrait Photographer: Weddings, Families, Newborn and Children.
PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY
DEFINING STUDIOS
56 Arbor Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06106
Phone: 860-913-1245
Email: weddings@definingphotovideo.com
Web: www.definingstudios.com
Our creative photo and video team provides local and destination photgraphy and cinematography services of the highest quality, emphasizing strong technical quality and unmatched interpersonal skills.
PIANO ENTERTAINMENT
DAN CATUCCIO PIANO ENTERTAINMENT
Email: dancatucciopiano@gmail.com
Web: www.dancatucciopiano.com
Dan Catuccio Piano Entertainment brings you the quality of music you would expect for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception dinner. From old favorites, to new music from this year, your guests will enjoy the wide range of selections provided.
TRAVEL AGENCY
KEY TRAVEL CONCEPTS
Phone: 860-945-8017
Email: Linda@KeyTravelConcepts.com
web: www.KeyTravelConcepts.com
“Unlock the World”
Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialist. Europe, Caribbean, United States and Cruises. Customized travel for the bride and groom.
MARVELOUS MOUSE TRAVELS
Phone: 860-918-8923
Email: alice.kutcher@marvelousmousetravels.com
Web: www.facebook.com/alicekmarvelousmousetravels
We are a wife and husband travel agent team located in Middletown, CT. Our agency is PLATINUM earmarked with Disney and were 2019 Best of the Best award recipients with Sandals Resorts. We pride ourselves in delivering the best customer service experience for our clients. Let us take the stress out of vacation planning so you can focus on just enjoying your time together. NEVER a fee to use our services!
UNIQUE TRAVEL PLANNERS OF CONNECTICUT
Sandra Burdick, Owner/Travel Agent
Servicing New England
Phone: 860-576-3316
Email: sandi@uniquetravelplannersct.com
Web: www.uniquetravelplannersct.com
Local travel agency specializing in online and at home travel services. Sandals and Beaches Resort certified.
WEDDING GOWNS/ TUXEDOS/ WEDDING PARTY ATTIRE & ACCESSORIES
LOVE ME TWO TIMES BRIDAL AND CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE
15 Merchants Ave., Taftville, CT 06380
Phone: 860-889-3535 Email: loveme2xboutique@gmail.com
Web: www.lovemetwotimesconsignment.com
Love Me Two Times offers new designer wedding gowns at half or more off retail as well as pre-owned one of a kind gowns. We are a full service bridal boutique providing quality attire for the entire wedding party including Tuxedos/ wedding suits, bridal trousseau accessories, bridesmaids and mothers. We can also custom order without the lengthy lead times of traditional boutiques. We are your one stop shop - all at fantastic prices!